Minho Tour: Explore Guimarães and Braga Heritage

Explore historic Guimarães and Braga, savor traditional lunch with Vinho Verde, and uncover Portugal’s rich heritage on this full-day tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Guimaraes Castle - Upon arrival in Guimarães, we begin our tour in the upper part of the city, where the Guimarães Castle is located. Our guide will tell you about Portugal’s early history as you pass Portugal’s oldest medieval castle and begin the descent into the city center.
  • Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo - This church dates back to the…
What's Included
  • Small group tour - Maximum up to 8 people
  • Entrances to monuments included
  • Expert tour guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Bottled water
  • Premium air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Enjoy the scenic landscapes of Minho, noted for its popular Vinho Verde, and visit two of the region’s historic cities, Guimarães and Braga, to discover their architectural heritage. The first stop on this full-day tour is Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal. The city center has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. Marvel the Guimarães…

Location
Guimaraes Castle
Rua Conde D. Henrique, Paço dos Duques
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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26belles
Oct 3, 2024
Brahim Mahjoub was our guide! He was absolutely Awesome!. He was very informative and answered all our questions. We - Brahim Mahjoub was our guide! He was absolutely Awesome!. He was very informative and answered all our questions. We were so very impressed with his knowledge of the Portuguese history. As I said very impressive! He was very kind and sensitive to our needs and a lot of fun! It is clear he loves his job! We love to have him as our guide again. He’s one of the good ones. Belle & Tom Sabol
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Anarh1678fp
Sep 23, 2024
Amazing Braga and Guimaraes tour with Brahim - I had a fantastic experience with Oporto Road Trips on the tour to Braga and Guimarães. Our guide, Brahim, was exceptional! He was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions with patience and enthusiasm. The van was very comfortable, which made the trip even more enjoyable. We visited incredible historical sites, such as the Guimarães Castle and Braga Cathedral. Brahim took us to a typical restaurant, away from the tourist traps, where we enjoyed a delicious lunch accompanied by Vinho Verde. The attention to detail and the care in providing an authentic experience were evident in every moment of the tour. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to explore the rich history and culture of northern Portugal. Thank you, Brahim, for making our day so special!
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Debra
Sep 21, 2024
Great Tour - Brahim was knowledgeable and answered the groups questions. He is very friendly. I loved the van. It was so comfortable. The restaurant we were taking to was an authentic neighborhood restaurant versus a tourist trap. The small group tours are the way to go if available.
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Danal715
Sep 21, 2024
Great Tour with equally as great guide! - I booked the tour for my mom and I. We happened to be the only people on the tour so it was definitely a very special experience! George was a fantastic guide, cannot recommend him enough! The tour itself was wonderful. We had lunch at a very authentic Portuguese restaurant, which as a tourist you would probably walk right by.
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Fabio
Sep 19, 2024
Fantastic road trip - Brahim was an excellent guide and walked us through all the best that Braga and Guimarães could offer! He is kind and concerned about all well-being of the participants as well as always available to explain whatever questions we had! Highly recommended and much appreciated! 😉
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P1533ijmichaelm
Sep 18, 2024
Most enjoyable tour experience. - Amazing tour and our guide, Brahim is the best. We were picked up at our flat right on time. Brahim even made a stop on our way for us to get coffee. His English was very good and our conversations were both informative and humorous. The tour was never rushed and we had several times throughout for free time to do as we wished. Brahim was very knowledgeable on all the tour stops as well as information on the local area as well. The lunch that was provided was in a small local restaurant and we could not eat all the delicious local dishes that were provided. Overall just a very informative and enjoyable experience. Again highly recommended and Brahim is the best.
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Paulb47200
Sep 15, 2024
Francisco and north Portugal were wonderful - Francisco was great. What we thought was a shared tour with 3 other couples turned out to be a private tour with Francisco. He was responsive and very courteous. Our first stop was Braga and it was special as we were there for the celebration of the mass. Beautiful grounds at the church. Then to the city center where we experienced local life. Lunch was beyond superb. Guimarias was the afternoon and offered a different glimpse of north Portugal. Overall, a trip worth doing. Thank you again for our unexpected private tour.
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Kcrho1
Aug 26, 2024
Lovely day trip to Braga and Guimaraes! well worth the time! - We throughly enjoyed our tour. Brahim was an exceptional tour guide. Very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. He patiently answered all of our questions And provided much insight into life in Portugal. Braga and Guimaraes are both such beautiful cities. So glad we chose this excursion. It definitely exceeded our expectations. The cathedrals were amazing and well worth the time spent exploring them. We learned about the cities’ histories, as well as Portuguese history. The sanctuary in Braga was one of the most lovely and peaceful places we’ve ever been and the view of the city below Our lunch at the restaurant he chose was excellent. If you are interested in a day trip to Braga and Guimaraes, this tour is for you. We highly recommend that you request Brahim as your tour guide. He exemplifies the kindness and courtesy we’ve come to know from the Portuguese people.
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916ladab
Aug 1, 2024
An immersive journey into the past of the North of Portugal - The trip to Guimarãens, the cradle of Portugal, and Braga, the Portuguese Rome, was superb. My husband and I enjoyed everything, from the beginning to the end. Our tour guide, Brahim, did a great job, driving us safely to all those wonderful places, treating us in a very friendly way, and giving us expert explanations about the monuments and the historical events that had taken place there. The lunch at a restaurant serving traditional dishes was also amazing. I strongly recommend this tour to everybody interested in the cultural heritage and the history of this beautiful part of the country.
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446manuelj
Jun 19, 2024
Engaging - Without a doubt, the surrounding landscape is wonderful and the existing trees are extremely beautiful. Huge trees that give us a feeling of being one with nature in a A place that, due to its religious architecture, already reminds us of a calm and restful spirit. Feel like hugging the place
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From $85
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).